Bats outfielder B. J. Szymanski hasn't gotten enough at-bats to get in a groove at the plate, thus he's hitting just .182.

Written by

C.L. Brown
cbrown@courier-journal.com

Louisville Bats players often speak about the unselfish nature of their team and clubhouse, and outfielder B. J. Szymanski could be their spokesman.

Szymanski was promoted from Double-A Chattanooga on June 4 to replace outfielder Corey Patterson, who went up to Cincinnati. In Triple-A, Szymanski has accepted the unglamorous role of situational player.

"B. J.'s in a tough situation," Bats manger Rick Sweet said. "He doesn't get to play a lot, and when he has played he's made the best of it." ...